1. Malaria By Marlee Shaw

2. Vector born infectious vector born carried by mosquitoes Vector born infectious vector born carried by mosquitoes Carried by female anopheles mosquito Carried by female anopheles mosquito Parasite found in red blood cells Parasite found in red blood cells

3. Transmission Only Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit malaria Only Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit malaria They must have been infected through a previous blood meal taken on an infected person They must have been infected through a previous blood meal taken on an infected person The malaria parasites mix with the mosquito's saliva and are injected into the person being bitten The malaria parasites mix with the mosquito's saliva and are injected into the person being bitten

4. Symptoms Incubation period before symptoms appear (7-40 days) Fever, Chills, Headache, Sweats, Fatigue, & Nausea and vomiting

5. Treatment Malarial Vaccine Has been modified several times, when parasite becomes immune to it

6. Prevention Insecticide treated bed nets prevent children from getting bitten at night Avoid wet, humid places prone to mosquitoes

7. Facts 300 million cases globally each year On average 1 million die 90% of deaths occur in Africa Every 30 seconds a child in Africa dies from malaria